In 2000, when early childhood educators gathered in Narrabundah for regular staff meetings, and payslips came on a piece of paper, a team called the Bold Bandannas was created and it’s never stopped since, City News reports.
Team captain, Rosemary Drabsch, says down the bottom of her payslip was a call from the Cancer Council, asking for people to form a team and join Relay For Life.
“I stood up in front of the staff meeting and said I had read this call, and 12 people raised their hands to join in, too,” says Rosemary, 75.
“In 2000, we raised $1600, which wasn’t bad for a few weeks of fundraising.”
In preparation for their second relay, the team decided to wear trousers made from bandannas, which were “quite bold”, along with their brightly coloured wigs, the name the “Bold Bandannas” was confirmed.
“A member from our team made a banner, and it’s all made out of bandannas, and we get every team member who has walked in Relay with us since we started to sign it. Then, at Relay we hold it and walk. If we go somewhere we put it up,” Rosemary says.
“We have grown from a humble beginning to something quite impressive.
In the lead up to Relay For Life 2023, the Bold Bandannas raised $77,293.
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Bold Bandannas clock up $600,000 for cancer charity (City News)
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